2. The ultimate aim of Taoism is to achieve harmony with the universal Tao.
3. The body is an interrelated network of meridians which are pathways for Chi, the life force. Maintaining clear and unimpeded flow of chi is quintessential in healthcare for Buddhists.
4. Folk religion is only practised by older people who live in rural areas.
5. Interpersonal harmony takes precedence over individual needs in societal inter-relating, and particularly amongst and between family members. This is the main tenet of Taoism.
6. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is only practiced in China.
7. Balance is essential to health in TCM. This means that people must follow a balanced diet of yin and yang foods in order to remain well.
8. The simultaneous use of TCM and biomedical treatments can be dangerous. Therefore clients should be discouraged from using both at the same time.
9. Some Chinese herbs can potentiate certain western drugs and enhance interventions.
10. Many clients will not disclose the use of herbal medicines to their biomedical practitioners because they believe the efficacy of the herbs will be affected if they disclose the use.
11. Dietary requirements are determined by the yin and yang qualities of foods. Therefore, once a client knows their constitution, they will always follow the same diet.
12. East Asian clients will tend not to want pain medication because it is culturally discouraged.
